Meet Teresa
Johnson County isn’t just where I live. It’s home. I was born and raised in western Kansas and have spent the past 30 years building a life here in Johnson County. Like many of you, I’ve built a career here and invested in this community because I believe in its future.
My background has shaped how I approach leadership. As a West Point graduate and Army officer, I learned the value of service, accountability, integrity, and making decisions under pressure. In my career as a business executive and small business owner, I’ve had to balance budgets, create jobs, and solve problems in a practical, common-sense way.
That’s exactly what I believe our county government needs: leadership that is pragmatic, fiscally responsible, and focused on outcomes, not politics.
I’m running because I believe Johnson County deserves proven, experienced leadership that listens, collaborates, and delivers results. We have an incredible community but we can’t take that for granted. We need to plan carefully, grow responsibly, and ensure our county remains a place where families and businesses thrive.
I would be honored to earn your support.
More about Teresa
I’ve been proud to serve our community directly as a volunteer delivering meals through the Red Cross Mobile Meals program and as a member of the Overland Park Environmental Advisory Council.
I am a West Point graduate and was an Army officer for 8 years, from which I gained skills in disciplined mission-focused leadership, and decision-making under pressure. I was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal for outstanding job performance.
I have 30 years of leadership in operations and strategy across telecommunications, infrastructure, and supply chain industries where I have held senior leadership roles in large organizations at companies like Sprint and Google Fiber, managing complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.
I have a proven track record building and leading high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency and creating accountability across organizations. I have been recognized for my collaborative leadership style, building partnerships, and driving results across cross-functional teams. As a telecommunications business executive, I have led teams as large as 250 people.
My husband, Craig, and I own and operate Jude’s Rum Cake and Table Ocho, two Lenexa-based businesses that have consistently increased revenues and production over the last 18 years. Both businesses are recognized as a Johnson County Green Business indicating our commitment to sustainability, the environment, and our community.
My experience positions me to serve residents of Johnson County in a pragmatic and effective manner. I think our community is ready to turn the page on division and focus on achieving meaningful results.
